Congressman Cummings throws out the first pitch at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Sunday, September 6, 2004.

Congressman Cummings speaks with MSNBC News Anchor Lester Holt before an event commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Brown vs. The Board of Education. The event was held in Washington, D.C. on May 11, 2004.

Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (second from right), joins Senators Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Maryland) in being honored with the Elmer P. Martin Public Service Award that recognizes and honors individuals who make outstanding contributions to society and whose accomplishments can be viewed as models of public service. The award was presented to Congressman Cummings at a Capitol Hill ceremony on November 18, 2003 by Baltimore's Great Blacks in Wax Museum co-founder Dr. Joanne M. Martin.

On Tuesday, October 21, 2003, Congressman Cummings received a visit from "Touched by an Angel" star Della Reese. At the meeting, Congressman Cummings and Mrs. Reese discussed the importance of raising the awareness of diabetes and how to prevent the disease.

On Sunday, October 5, 2003, Congressman Cummings expressed his support for the Korean American community of Howard County as they inaugurated a new care-line to help recent immigrants adjust to the United States. Standing on stage with Congressman Cummings is Dr. Sue Song, President of the Korean American Community Association of Howard County (KACAHI). Photo by Mr. Hun Jeong Song of the Korea Daily Newspaper.

Following his testimony before the House Resources Committee on Sept. 30, 2003, Congressman Cummings, second from right, poses with Board Members of Baltimore's National Great Blacks in Wax Museum. (Photo I.D. from left to right: Museum Board Member Bernard Jennings; Wax figure of Dr. Benjamin Hooks; Dr. Joanne M. Martin, the President and CEO of The Great Blacks in Wax Museum; Wax figure of the late Mary Eliza Mahoney; Congressman Cummings and Dr. Marie Washington, Museum Board Member.

Congressman Cummings, Democratic Strategist James Carville and Actor/Producer George Clooney share a laugh after the Democratic Presidential debate at Morgan State University on September 9, 2003.

Baltimore Mayor Martin O'Malley, H. Mebane Turner (President Emeritus of the University of Baltimore), Congressman Cummings, and Bob Bogomolny (President of University of Baltimore) celebrate the opening of the H. Mebane Turner Bridge on Charles Street near Penn Station in Baltimore.  (June 27, 2003)

Congressman Cummings met with Basketball Legend Magic Johnson about federal funding for AIDS drugs on Wednesday, July 9, 2003, at the U.S. Capitol

In continuing to build strong relations with African nations, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Elijah E. Cummings (D-Maryland), Congressman Don Payne (D-NJ) and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) meet with the President of the Republic of Botswana Festus Gontebayne Mogae. In their meeting they discussed trade, the African Growth and Opportunity Act and health issues. (June 24, 2003)

On Friday, June 13, 2003, Congressman Cummings visited the Union Baptist Head Start Center in Baltimore to attend the children's graduation ceremony and also point out how the program has transformed children for more than 38 years. He opposes current proposals to dismantle the program.

Congressman Cummings (far right), presents Army Specialist and former POW Shoshana Johnson (sitting) with a congressional plaque honoring her heroism during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Other Members, from left to right, are Reps. Chaka Fattah (Pa.); Sheila Jackson Lee (Texas); Silvestre Reyes (Texas); Kendrick Meek (Fla.); John Lewis (Ga.); Juanita Millender-McDonald (Calif.); Don Payne (NJ); and Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick(Mich.) (June 12, 2003)

On Tuesday, June 10, 2003, Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-Maryland) met with Taiwanese Representative C.J. Chen, who heads the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States in Washington, D.C. At the meeting, the two leaders discussed common goals shared by the people of Taiwan and the Congressional Black Caucus including quality education, healthcare, and outreach to Africa.

On Monday, May 12, 2003, Congressman Cummings held his 7th annual job fair. Despite a recovering economy, Congressman Cummings was able to bring more than 50 employers to participate in the job fair. Some of the participating employers included banks, retailers, healthcare providers and government agencies. Only employers that provided health and other benefits participated in the job fair. The event brought approximately 2,000 job seekers to the 5th Regiment Armory in Baltimore, MD.

Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-Maryland), Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, participates in a news conference to launch a national campaign to build support for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial on the National Mall. The MLK Foundation has partnered with the AD Council to help generate public support for the funding of the Memorial by running PSAs in the 30 top media markets in the country. The campaign includes print, TV, radio, and internet ads. The press conference was held on Wednesday, May 7, 2003, in the U.S. Capitol.

Congressman Cummings addresses healthcare advocates at a rally calling for the need to renew the campaign for universal health insurance coverage. The Rally, entitled "“Cover the Uninsured,” Healthcare Access Rally was on Tuesday, April 29, 2003 at the Upper Senate Park on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

Congressman Elijah E. Cummings commends drug treatment providers, researchers, and advocates for not giving up on those suffering from drug abuse. The Congressman gave the keynote address at the The American Association for the Treatment of Opiod Dependence Conference Washington, D.C. on April 16, 2003.  To the Congressman's left is White House National Drug Policy Director John P. Walters.

Congressman Elijah E. Cummings addresses medical students and medical professionals at a Health Disparities forum (sponsored by American College of Chest Physicians) at Howard University's Medical School in Washington, D.C. on April 9, 2003.

Congressman Cummings receives an honor from Dr. Fred Humphries President and CEO of NAFEO (National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education ) in Washington, D.C. (April, 2003)

Congressman Cummings, as Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, joins Congressional Hispanic Caucus Member Xavier Becerra (far left), Democratic House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, and Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle in discussing the negative affects that the Republican budget plan would have on African Americans and Hispanic Americans. The Members spoke with the Capitol Hill press corps in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, March 27, 2003.

Jennifer J. Cummings (at podium), daughter of Congressman Elijah E. Cummings and Howard University student, introduces her father as he receives an honorary Doctor of Laws from Howard University. The doctorate was given during the university's Charter Day, celebrating the 136th anniversary of its founding. (March, 2003)

Howard University President H. Patrick Swygert (at podium) awards Congressman Elijah E. Cummings with an honorary Doctor of Laws. (March, 2003)

As the Ranking Member of the House Government Reform Subcommittee that oversees that nation's drug policy, Congressman Cummings (right) meets with John P. Walters, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy to discuss a bipartisan comprehensive drug policy. (February, 2003)

Morgan State University President Dr. Earl Richardson (Baltimore, MD) thanks Microsoft for its $15 million donation to the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship fund which will be used to help upgrade technology at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Directly left of Dr. Richardson is Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Elijah E. Cummings (D-Maryland). To the right is Congresswoman Donna Christian Christensen (D-Virgin Islands). (February, 2003)

Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-Maryland) meets with Members of the United Auto Workers to discuss labor issues. Photo taken on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2003 in Washington, D.C.

Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD, standing at left) meets with Dr. Frederick S. Humphries, who is the President of the National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education (NAFEO), on Monday, September 16, 2002 on Capitol Hill.

Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) presents Coppin State College in Baltimore, Maryland, with a check for $285,984.00, representing a federal grant provided by the U.S. Health and Human Services Department. From left to right: Congressman Cummings; Cozette Hastings, Coppin Nursing Students; Wanella Taylor, graduate of Coppin Nurse Graduate; Frank Diggs, Coppin Nursing Student; and Dr. Calvin W. Burnett, President, Coppin State College. (July, 2002)

Congressman Elijah E. Cummings, First Vice Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, listens during a forum to discuss civil rights issues in light of Sept. 11 and homeland security efforts. Among the topics discussed was the suspension of civil liberties and constitutional rights while fighting terrorism. (June, 2002)

Maryland Senator Paul Sarbanes and Congressman Cummings share a laugh outside Lockerman Bundy Elementary School in Baltimore City (June, 2002)

Congressman Cummings joins Senator Paul Sarbanes, Mr. Marvin Billups, Baltimore City Director of Parks and Recreation, Ms. Laura Joss, Ft. McHenry Superintendent, Ms. Edna Manns, Fayette Street Outreach Organization, Mr. Waune Sturum and others in presenting a $1 million federal playground rehabilitation grant to elementary school children from seven Baltimore City schools. (June, 2002)

U.S. Reps. Elijah E. Cummings and Eddie Bernice Johnson look on as newly appointed AOL-Time Warner CEO Richard Parsons responds to questions from Members of the Congressional Black Caucus Members. (May, 2002)

Members of the Congressional Black Caucus meet with AOL/Time Warner CEO (fifth from left).  Members (from left to right) pictured are:  Robert Scott (D-Va.); Mel Watt (D-N.C.); Donna Christian-Christensen (D-VI); Congressman Cummings; Mr. Parsons; Congresswoman Johnson; John Conyers (D-MI); Eva Clayton (D-N.C.) and Bill Jefferson (D-La.). (May, 2002)

Congressman Elijah E. Cummings joins House Democrats in speaking out against raising the national debt limit at the expense of raiding the Social Security Trust Fund. From left, Minority Whip Nancy Pelosi; Congressman Cummings; Congresswoman Maxine Waters and  Minority Leader Richard A. Gephardt.( May, 2002)

Congressman Cummings speaks with a job seeker at his annual job fair at the Fifth Regiment Armory on April 22, 2002. At least 1,500 came to the job which features over 100 Baltimore-area employers. (April, 2002)

Congressman Cummings, Senator Mikulski and other members of the Maryland Delegation join together at the U.S. Capitol to congratulate the Maryland Terrapins on their NCAA Men's Basketball Championship.

Congressman Elijah E. Cummings receives the 2002 Distinguished Service Award on behalf of the Congressional Black Caucus for its efforts in HIV Prevention. The award was presented by Pastor Thomas L. Walker of the Windsor Village United Methodist Church in Houston, Texas. (April, 2002)

Congressman Cummings accepts a T-shirt from a student who participates in Baltimore's Child First Authority program. The after school program provides academic, cultural and recreational activities to students at 8 Baltimore elementary schools. (April, 2002)

U.S. Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-Maryland), the Vice Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, joins other Members of the Caucus in protesting the nomination of Judge Charles Pickering to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (March, 2002)

Congressman Cummings speaks with Mr. W. C. Miner, Baltimore District Manager of Customer Service and Sales for the United States Postal Service (USPS), during a tour of the USPS Sorting Facility at the Main Post on Fayette Street in Baltimore. (October, 2001)

Congressman Cummings discusses mail handling concerns with an postal employee at the USPS Sorting Facility at the Main Post Office in Baltimore. (October, 2001)

U.S. Representatives Benjamin Cardin (MD-03) and Elijah Cummings (MD-07) join Maryland Senators Barbara Mikulski and Paul Sarbanes, Ft. McHenry Superintendent Laura Joss and National Park Ranger Scott Sheads in the October 2, 2001 Capitol Hill ceremony presenting a U.S. flag that has flown over Ft. McHenry to New York Senators Hillary Clinton and Charles Schumer. (October, 2001)

Laura Joss, Superintendent of Ft. McHenry National Historic Monument, joins Senator Paul Sarbanes, Senator Barbara Mikulski (back to camera), and Congressman Cummings in flag presentation to New York Senators Hillary Clinton and Charles Schumer. (October, 2001)

Congressman Cummings introduces Delegate Tom Dewberry at the Catonsville Post Office rededication ceremony as U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes (right) looks on.  The Catonsville branch is now officially recognized as the Frederick Dewberry, Jr. Post Office. (June, 2001)

Chosen because of their academic promise to represent the people of Maryland’s Seventh Congressional District during U.S. Rep. Elijah E. Cummings’ announcement of his legislative goals for the 107th Congress are (left to right): Ms. Kayla Smith, Mr. Preston Carryall, Ms. Candice Meyers, Ms. Reanna Rogers and Ms. Desza Ogans - all 5th grade students at Dr. Nathan A. Pitts - Ashburton Elementary/Middle School. (January, 2001)

Congressman Cummings speaks to hundreds of protesters during a historic civil rights march on the Supreme Court, reminding them that: "'We, the People' must remain the ultimate authority in America. Let the ballots be examined. The future of America is at stake." (December, 2000)

Civil Rights and Political leaders kneel down for prayer on the street in front of the U.S. Supreme Court as Justices hear historic arguments from attorneys representing presidential candidates. (December, 2000)

As Maryland Congressman Elijah E. Cummings looks on, the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson reminds protesters that every vote counts as the Supreme Court hears a historic legal argument that may effect the outcome of the presidential election. (December, 2000)

Congressman Cummings with Marc Clarke (left), Troy Johnson, and Marva of the Big Phat Morning Show at the Legacy 2000 Conference in Baltimore (October, 2000)

Congressman Cummings presents a check, for almost $45 million, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to Baltimore City Councilwoman Catherine Pugh and Housing Commissioner Patricia Payne -- the money is earmarked for housing and community renewal projects (September, 2000)

Congressman Cummings meets with concerned residents during a recent tour of senior facilities in Baltimore (September, 2000)

Congressman Cummings has his blood pressure checked during the first Congressional Health Fair.  Congressman Cummings hosted the fair and more than 60 Members of Congress joined him to co-sponsor the event. (September, 2000)

Congressman Cummings accepts the Congressional Service Award from Dr. Thomas Hostetter, President of the American Society of Nephrology, for his commitment to providing access to quality health care for all Americans.  (September, 2000)

Congressman Cummings stands with President Clinton (August, 2000)

Congressman Cummings, Mrs. Alice Dixon, and Brigadier General Craig Hackett apply pins and epaulets during the promotion ceremony for Lieutenant Colonel Karen A. Dixon (July 21, 2000)

Congressman Cummings speaks at the promotion ceremony for Lieutenant Colonel Karen A. Dixon at the Women in Military Service for America Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery (July 21, 2000)

Congressman Cummings testifies before the Government Reform Committee, Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources during a field hearing in Baltimore (March, 2000)

Florida Congressman John L. Mica listens as Congressman Cummings testifies during Government Reform Subcommittee field hearing in Baltimore (March, 2000)

As honorary chairman of Baltimore's Census 2000 campaign, Congressman Cummings speaks during a Census rally at Lexington Market (February, 2000)

Vice President Al Gore and Congressman Cummings share a laugh at a recent event in Baltimore (2000)